SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary PRU
📍 Longsight, Manchester
🕒 Full-Time | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting children who need additional emotional, social, and behavioural support to succeed in education?

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Longsight from September. This is a full-time role supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage positively with learning and develop essential life skills.

The Role

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children who may display challenging behaviours.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and interventions.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEMH or SEND settings.
• Primary education.
• Youth work.
• Residential care.
• Mental health support services.
• Support worker or key worker roles.
• Behaviour mentoring.

Team Teach training is desirable, but not essential. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided for the right candidate.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.
• Be committed to supporting vulnerable children to achieve their potential.
• Have a genuine interest in working within alternative provision.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Full Team Teach training if required.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and experienced staff team.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Longsight, Manchester
Contract: Full-Time

If you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Mental Health Worker, Youth Worker, or in a similar role and are looking for a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to help shape positive futures for children who need it most.